Job Description
We are seeking a local development team (2–4 junior or senior full-stack developers) in Windsor, Ontario to work side-by-side on Apple desktops (macOS) to build multiple apps and web applications. The team will follow detailed, confidential technical plans under close supervision to ensure precise implementation. Projects involve real-time data processing, API integrations, automation workflows, and user-friendly interfaces using a modern tech stack. We’re looking for a collaborative team that excels at following instructions, is comfortable with in-person work in Windsor, and can handle ongoing multi-app development. Wages will be determined based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement multiple apps/webapps on macOS, adhering to confidential technical plans.
• Set up and integrate services (databases, caching, APIs, WebSockets, automation workflows, security, notifications) on Apple desktops.
• Test and validate applications to meet performance targets, with supervision.
• Deploy applications to production environments under guidance.
• Provide basic documentation for setup and usage, reviewed in-person.
• Collaborate as a team for efficient multi-app development, with seniors leading where needed.

Required Skills and Tools (Team-Wide)

• No-Code/Low-Code App Builder (e.g., Bolt.new, LeapAI):
• Proficiency in full-stack app development on macOS.
• Junior: Basic experience with Node.js-based backend for API integrations and React-based frontend with TypeScript for real-time, mobile-first UIs.
• Senior: Advanced ability to architect scalable apps, optimizing backend and frontend performance.
• JavaScript/TypeScript:
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript on macOS (e.g., using VS Code).
• Junior: Ability to implement and debug provided logic.
• Senior: Expertise in writing efficient, scalable code for complex automation.
• API Integration:
• Experience integrating APIs using libraries or custom solutions.
• Junior: Ability to follow provided code for API integrations.
• Senior: Skill in designing robust API integrations with error handling.
• In-Memory Data Store (e.g., Redis):
• Knowledge of Redis or similar for high-performance caching on macOS.
• Junior: Basic ability to set up caches with short TTLs (e.g., 1-second) and store metrics.
• Senior: Expertise in optimizing cache performance for real-time data.
• Backend-as-a-Service (e.g., Supabase):
• Experience with PostgreSQL database setup and management on macOS.
• Junior: Familiarity with configuring real-time subscriptions and authentication.
• Senior: Proficiency in designing scalable schemas and real-time systems.
• WebSockets:
• Understanding of WebSocket streams for real-time data updates.
• Junior: Ability to implement provided WebSocket code.
• Senior: Expertise in managing high-frequency WebSocket connections.
• Secure Key Management (e.g., AWS KMS):
• Knowledge of secure key decryption on macOS.
• Junior: Ability to integrate with Node.js using provided snippets.
• Senior: Experience securing sensitive data with advanced encryption.
• Notification Webhooks:
• Ability to set up webhooks for automated alerts on macOS.
• Junior: Follow provided configuration.
• Senior: Design scalable notification systems.
• Automation Workflows (e.g., n8n):
• Proficiency in tools like n8n for building automation workflows on macOS.
• Junior: Basic ability to set up and configure workflows following provided designs.
• Senior: Expertise in creating complex, scalable automations integrated with APIs and databases.
• Rate-Limiting and Error Handling:
• Understanding of rate-limiting and error handling (e.g., exponential backoff).
• Junior: Implement provided libraries.
• Senior: Optimize for high-performance systems.
• Testing Tools:
• Experience with Jest for unit testing and Artillery for load testing on macOS.
• Junior: Run provided tests with supervision.
• Senior: Develop comprehensive test suites.
• macOS Development Environment:
• Proficiency using Apple desktops (macOS) with tools like VS Code, Xcode, Terminal, and Homebrew for installing dependencies (e.g., Node.js, Redis, n8n).
• Instruction-Following:
• Exceptional ability to adhere to detailed technical plans, with real-time feedback during in-person work.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to financial or data-driven applications.
• Knowledge of TensorFlow.js for potential enhancements.
• Familiarity with UI scalability techniques (e.g., pagination with useInfiniteQuery).
• Senior/Team Lead: Experience leading a small team or mentoring juniors for multi-app projects.

Deliverables

• Fully functional apps/webapps deployed on specified platforms.
• Configured databases with real-time capabilities.
• Caching systems for real-time data and metrics.
• Automation workflows for efficient processes.
• Secure API integrations for data and actions.
• Notification systems for alerts.
• Test results validating performance requirements.
• Basic setup and usage documentation.

Requirements

• Must be located in Windsor, Ontario, and available for in-person work on Apple desktops.
• Full commitment to the project with no scheduling conflicts.
• Willing to sign an NDA to protect sensitive project details and API key handling.
• Strong communication skills for side-by-side collaboration, ensuring precise implementation.
• For teams, include a senior developer capable of leading and coordinating multi-app projects.

How to Apply

• Submit your application (as a team or individual open to team collaboration) with:
• Experience with no-code/low-code platforms, APIs, Redis, Supabase, AWS KMS, n8n, or other required tools on macOS.
• Examples of projects (e.g., GitHub links, code samples) showing use of required tools.
• A brief explanation of how you’ve followed detailed technical plans in past projects.
• Confirmation of in-person availability in Windsor, Ontario.
• Team structure (e.g., 2–4 members, junior/senior mix) and expected wages based on experience (e.g., hourly rates for each member or fixed team rate).
• For teams, lead’s experience in coordinating multi-app projects.
• Include “Windsor Development Team Project” in your application subject line.
• Apply via Indeed or email [your-email@example.com].

Notes

• Detailed technical plans will be shared with shortlisted candidates under an NDA.
• You will work side-by-side in Windsor to ensure precise implementation.
• Preference for teams with experience in data-driven apps and strong instruction-following skills.
• Wages determined by experience; provide expected rates

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual, Freelance
Contract length: 1 month
Pay: $40,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-08-1

• Implement multiple apps/webapps on macOS, adhering to confidential technical plans.
• Set up and integrate services (databases, caching, APIs, WebSockets, automation workflows, security, notifications) on Apple desktops.
• Test and validate applications to meet performance targets, with supervision.
• Deploy applications to production environments under guidance.
• Provide basic documentation for setup and usage, reviewed in-person.
• Collaborate as a team for efficient multi-app development, with seniors leading where needed